Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

The European Commission has proposed the EU KIDS Act, introducing age-based restrictions and comprehensive safety-by-design obligations for social media, video-sharing platforms, online games, and AI chatbots.

The Advertising Standards Authority has issued new guidance on when video game advertisements must disclose in-game purchases and random-item purchases. Recent rulings against Argos and Xbox Game Pass reveal how far these disclosure requirements extend across different marketing contexts, from retail brochures to subscription service promotions.

The UK's online safety regime is beginning to reshape how digital services verify users' ages, with Ofcom reporting a significant increase in the deployment of age assurance measures across pornography, social media, dating and gaming platforms.

Co-production agreements enable theatre companies to pool resources and share risks when developing and staging theatrical productions. This article examines the essential contractual provisions that parties should negotiate before embarking on a co-production, from financial contributions and rights ownership to marketing responsibilities and future exploitation rights.

“KPop Demon Hunters” has grown far beyond a successful animated film, becoming a global phenomenon that has attracted audiences around the world.

In Take 3.9 TV Partnership and others v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 696 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) held that the appellants were carrying on a genuine trade and therefore the equity-funded portion of their film production expenditure qualified for tax relief, but the debt-funded expenditure was incurred only to enhance tax relief and therefore did not qualify for tax relief

UK regulators discuss how existing advertising and consumer protection principles apply to AI-generated content, emphasizing that accountability remains with advertisers regardless of technology used. The ASA and CMA clarify when AI disclosure is necessary and stress the importance of human oversight in maintaining accurate claims and fair treatment of consumers.

The International Chamber of Commerce has published guidance on how its Advertising and Marketing Communications Code applies to AI use in marketing. As AI reshapes advertising creation and delivery, this guidance confirms that existing principles of legal, decent, honest and truthful advertising apply equally to AI-generated content, while providing practical checklists for organizations to ensure compliance with transparency, responsibility, and consent requirements.

The ASA has ruled against Sports Direct for misleading pricing practices, but the decision raises important questions about reference pricing regulations. As retailers face increased scrutiny from both the ASA and CMA under new enforcement powers, understanding what constitutes a "genuine" saving has become critical for avoiding substantial financial penalties and reputational damage.

The Supreme Court's decision in Emotional Perception AI has reshaped how software inventions are examined at the UKIPO, aligning UK practice with the EPO's approach. A recent hearing demonstrates that while determining eligibility may be straightforward, assessing which features possess technical character presents significant challenges that can fundamentally impact the inventive step analysis.

The digital health landscape has evolved significantly in recent months, with new regulatory guidance, cyber security requirements and emerging technologies transforming the obligations that should be reflected in your contracts. This checklist identifies key areas where your existing supplier contracts may need updating to ensure compliance with current standards and protect your organisation.

The Law Commission has published its consultation on reforming UK product liability law, proposing significant changes including expanded definitions of products to cover AI and software, new liability frameworks for digital platforms, and revised defect determination principles. The consultation invites responses to 62 questions and runs until January 2027, with provisional proposals that could fundamentally reshape how product liability operates in Great Britain's post-Brexit legal landscape.